Meloni clashes with Trump for the first time after G7 summit fallout
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni openly clashed with Donald Trump for the first time following the G7 summit, losing her role as a political bridge between the US and the EU. Analyst Pietro Forti noted the breakdown of what had been a close political alliance. Meloni, once seen as Trump's key European ally, now faces a more complicated diplomatic standing.
Despite construction of new military bases and training grounds near the Ukrainian border, the Belarusian army is not concentrating troops in border regions, according to Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, cited by Ukrainska Pravda. New infrastructure is being built, but no large-scale deployment of forces has been observed.
Researchers interviewed by Nature magazine assess whether record-breaking heatwaves hitting London, Paris and Berlin represent a permanent climate shift or one-off anomalies. Scientists point to evidence that scorching summers are becoming the new normal across Europe.
The yellow colour of pencils traces back to 19th-century manufacturers who wanted to associate their products with China, the source of the world's finest graphite at the time. One prize-winning pencil started the trend, and luxury branding cemented it as the global standard that persists today.
Sex in water — whether in a pool, the sea or the shower — is a popular fantasy but comes with real practical downsides. Water washes away natural lubrication rather than replacing it, increasing friction and discomfort. Chlorine and salt water can weaken condoms, and the risk of intimate infections rises significantly.
Paris authorities have imposed a temporary ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol around the France vs Norway match. However, fans have some good news: official fan zones will operate under separate rules, where alcohol will reportedly remain available.
Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour are reuniting on screen for a new Netflix spy drama produced by A24. The show is written by Jack Thorne, who previously wrote Enola Holmes and the acclaimed series Adolescence.
Research shows that short, regular stretch breaks throughout the day can lower blood sugar levels and benefit joint health without the need for intensive exercise. This simple habit can partially counteract the negative metabolic and musculoskeletal effects of prolonged sitting at a desk or in front of a screen.
PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino told Famitsu that Sony wants to leverage technologies "that can be used in various forms and locations," adding that "pick up and play" is the most important quality for consoles today. His comments are widely interpreted as a hint that Sony is considering re-entering the handheld market. A portable PlayStation, potentially similar to the Nintendo Switch 2, may be in development.
PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino says "pick up and play" is the most important quality for consoles nowadaysHe says Sony wants to leverage tech "that can be used in various forms and locations"The CEO's comments suggest that Sony is looking to rejoin the handheld marketA new PlayStation handheld could be on the table after comments from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino suggest the company wants to create new hardware similar to the Nintendo Switch 2. In an interview with Famitsu (translated by IGN), Nishino was asked whether PlayStation plans to continue focusing on consoles, following a past comment he made in 2024 about how hardware won't be disappearing any time soon.The CEO confirmed it would, saying, "My belief that a console is necessary for playing games hasn’t changed," adding that Sony "wants to continue providing its own game consoles."But what sort of consoles? Nishino went on to mention that "pick up and play" is the most important quality for consoles nowadays, which instantly makes one think of the Switch 2 or PlayStation Portal.Nishino continued, saying that developing new consoles will mean Sony will be "leveraging technologies that can be used in various forms and locations" and that this would enable Sony "to create something exciting.""For example, although the PlayStation brand is strongly associated with playing on the TV in the living room, we’re planning to release monitors and speakers so that people can play comfortably in other locations as well," Nishino said. "We developed the PlayStation Portal as part of this initiative."The PlayStation Portal is a remote player, allowing PS5 users to play their PS5 games via their handheld device, a challenge Sony took on to create a new kind of gameplay experience, according to Nishino."We were thinking, 'Let’s try this, let’s try that,' and I’d like us to move forward with developing products while exploring various ideas in this way," he said.While the PlayStation Portal is a handheld console, its purpose is built for streaming and cloud gaming, unlike the PSP and the PS Vita. While the PSP took off and became Sony's biggest handheld ever, selling 70 million units, the PS Vita didn't fare too well, shifting an estimated 15 to 16 million units before it was discontinued in 2019.If Sony plans to rejoin the handheld market, it will have tough competition if it goes against the Switch 2, which has officially sold almost 6 million units within its first year of release.A PS6 handheld has been rumored for some time. According to a reliable insider and leaker, Moore's Law is Dead, Sony will launch its next-generation PlayStation with three devices in 2027, including two consoles and a companion handheld.
Józef Wojciechowski, founder of J.W. Construction and former owner of Polonia Warszawa football club, has revealed that his two daughters from his first marriage — Wiktoria and Wirginia — work at his construction company. The billionaire has been actively growing his business empire for many years.
A researcher who studies World Cup penalty shoot-outs writes in Nature that football's most nerve-wracking moment reveals key psychological mechanisms for managing stress under pressure. The findings can be applied broadly, helping anyone — not just athletes — cope better with high-stakes situations.
Donald Trump threatened to immediately impose 100% tariffs on all goods shipped from Europe to the US if European countries move ahead with a Digital Services Tax targeting American tech companies. The threat would affect the entirety of European exports to the US market.
A new trailer for Sekiro: No Defeat, the feature-length anime adaptation of FromSoftware's 2019 game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, was unveiled at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The footage blends serene Japanese scenery with graphic sword-fighting and decapitations, capturing the martial arts violence of the original game.
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight world champion, has unexpectedly relinquished all of his world championship belts. The Ukrainian boxer announced, however, that he is not retiring from the sport and intends to continue competing.
Capcom announced during its June 25 Spotlight showcase that Kento Kinoshita will direct the new DLC for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Kinoshita previously directed the 2013 game Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, the expanded version of the 2012 original that helped establish the series as a cult-classic RPG.
Bond funds trading at a discount — particularly those linked to the scandal-hit asset manager Wamco — may present an investment opportunity for individual investors. Unlike professional advisers, retail investors are not bound by the same regulatory constraints and can act more freely. The article suggests that the current discount pricing may be worth considering.
Leaked emails reveal that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured the CDC to stop promoting flu vaccines during a deadly outbreak. This came after Kennedy told lawmakers during his confirmation hearings that vaccinations played a "critical role in healthcare." The move has drawn criticism as contradicting his own public statements on vaccines.
National Geographic has published an interactive quiz testing knowledge of ancient and historical empires. Participants must match territories to the powers that once ruled them, spanning civilizations from ancient Egypt to Rome. Hints are available, and logged-in users can appear on a leaderboard.
Empires have shaped human history, often growing from a single city or cultural group into territories spanning continents.Some empires rose through conquest, and others grew through trade or shrewd alliances. Their borders, captured in maps described by historians or revealed by long-forgotten burials and artifacts, show just how far their influences once reached.Whether you’re a casual history fan or a devoted scholar of the ancient to modern world, this quiz offers a chance to test your knowledge of bygone empires and the lands they once ruled. Remember to log in to put your name on the leaderboard; hints are available if you click the yellow button! More science quizzes—Ancient Egypt quiz: Test your smarts about pyramids, hieroglyphs and King Tut—Roman emperor quiz: Test your knowledge of the rulers of the ancient empire—First Americans quiz: How much do you know about the first people to reach the Americas?
Younger generations are experiencing growing fear and anxiety about becoming adults and taking on adult responsibilities. Research suggests, however, that achieving financial independence and gaining life experience help significantly reduce these concerns. The source does not specify which study or country the findings come from.
A judge in the Charlie Kirk murder case held prosecutors in contempt of court over their public comments about the suspect. The judge denied a defense request to remove the death penalty as a sanction in response to the violation, meaning capital punishment remains a possibility in the case.
Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will vacate all his championship belts. The Ukrainian boxer made clear, however, that he is not retiring from the sport. No details were provided about his future plans or next fight.
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